FENUGREEK LACTONE, NATURAL
FEMA: 3634
CAS: 28664-35-9
PRODUCT CODE: NF1300
Odour profile: Sweet, Fruity, Maple, Caramel, Fenugreek/Curry
Fenugreek lactone, also known as sotolone or sotolon, is a flavour ingredient with sweet maple, caramel and fenugreek/curry character. Riverside Aromatics supplies this specialty as an EU Natural grade.
Flavour character and applications
Evaluate its maple and caramel facets in sweet flavour compositions, or its fenugreek/curry character in seasonings, sauces and savoury blends. The balance between sweet and seasoning notes depends on the complete formulation, so assess it in the intended food matrix.
A note from flavour chemistry
A study of unprocessed walnuts identified sotolon as one of the compounds essential to their characteristic aroma using aroma reconstitution and omission tests. Its role extends beyond the fenugreek association suggested by the ingredient name.
Walnut key aroma compounds study. This reference concerns the molecule or its chemistry; it does not describe the origin or manufacturing method of the supplied grade.
Grade selection and technical information
Riverside Aromatics supplies Fenugreek Lactone (Sotolone), Natural, under product code NF1300. Review the specification and SDS for the supplied material and contact our team for documentation relevant to your application.
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